
UK-Ireland summit announces £937 million investment creating 850 jobs. The investment involves 15 Irish companies in sectors like AI and renewable energy, aiming to boost economic growth across the UK, including London, Doncaster, South Wales and Scotland.

Astutis has warned employers over rising workplace risks from e-bikes. The training provider says lithium-ion battery fires are increasing and is urging organisations to review storage, charging, and fire risk assessment practices.

Napier AI has launched a new AML investigation support capability. Insights AI is designed to give analysts clearer behavioural explanations inside transaction monitoring workflows after sandbox testing with the FCA.

Mattioli Woods says demand for benefits technology has accelerated sharply. The company reported 350% growth in client adoption since 2023 as employers modernise platforms ahead of workforce and regulatory change.

Azoma has launched a protocol for managing AI commerce visibility. The company says AMP is designed to help brands control product intelligence across agentic commerce platforms and the wider web.

SSOW’s new report signals faster AI adoption in shared services. Survey data from more than 400 senior professionals suggests the sector is becoming more mature, more automated, and more focused on strategic value as well as cost.

Biodiversify has published a practical guide for corporate nature strategy. The 22-page document draws on input from major companies and biodiversity professionals to help sustainability teams translate nature risk into board-level decisions.

Infosecurity Europe has named its first keynote speakers for 2026. The initial conference line-up brings together military, law enforcement, sport, and cyber leaders for the June event in London.

VivaTech has published its latest ranking of rising European startups. The 2026 list spans 12 countries and frames technological sovereignty as a defining force across the continent’s growth sectors.

Cargostore CEO Andrew Hart marks five years leading global expansion. The container leasing specialist has doubled profits during his tenure and completed two acquisitions, while positioning assets across its international depot network to support further growth in offshore energy, logistics, and temperature-controlled container markets.